Why Do Pilgrims Cling to the Ka ' bah Curtains?

clipped from www.islamonline.net Why Do Pilgrims Cling to the Ka`bah Curtains? The part of the Ka`bah between its door and Hajar ul Aswad (the Black Stone) is called Al-Mulatazam. This is a specially sacred part of the Ka`bah. It is recommended that, if possible, the pilgrim should touch the Ka`bah at Multazam and offer supplications to Allah. However, this is not a part of the official rites of Hajj. It is the habit of pilgrims to cling to the Ka`bah curtains and attach themselves to the Multazam in a way that show passion and love for the Sacred House and its Lord, Allah the Almighty. Through doing this, they seek Allah’s Blessing and Protection against Hell-fire that it might approach any part of their bodies. Thus, when anyone is honored with visiting the Ka`bah, he should cling to its curtains, seek Allah’s forgiveness and safety from Hell-fire and he should show complete submission to the Will of Allah the Almighty, the only One Who can give protection, safety, provision and forgiveness.